KUSA - Leaves are changing colors and pumpkin spice flavored-everything is slowly making its way onto the shelves of stores. It only means one thing: fall. is. coming.

Here's nine events in Breckenridge, Denver, Arvada, Thornton, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, and Castle Rock this weekend to celebrate the arrival of a new season with friends and family.

Breckenridge Oktoberfest When: September 8-10What: Beer, food, dancing, face-painting stations, 5k trail run, games, and beautiful scenery of the fall foliage $: Beers are $6 at the event, you can pre-purchase beer tokens for $5 each More info on schedule/locations for each event: http://bit.ly/2w8em5r

Thornton Harvest FestWhen: Saturday, September 9 Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.What: Annual fall festival for fun, food, and music for the whole family $: Free admissionWhere: Community Park at the intersection of York Street and Thornton Parkway More info: http://bit.ly/2bRwmaJ